Circles of Support
Just for Kids
Dear Children of Incarcerated Parents,
I know how you feel. When I was 14, an immediate family member committed a white collar crime and when I was 17 was sentenced to one year in federal prison. I was angry, sad and confused. It was not easy but I never gave up hope for a better day, and more importantly, a better life.
I always believed in myself and tried to surround myself with positive people who encouraged me. Promise me one thing - you will always surround yourself with positive role models and never lose faith in yourself. This situation does not define you. Dream BIG - you can achieve anything you set your mind to. I believe in you and I believe in the power of your future!
Love,
Laura
REMEMBER:
I know how you feel. When I was 14, an immediate family member committed a white collar crime and when I was 17 was sentenced to one year in federal prison. I was angry, sad and confused. It was not easy but I never gave up hope for a better day, and more importantly, a better life.
I always believed in myself and tried to surround myself with positive people who encouraged me. Promise me one thing - you will always surround yourself with positive role models and never lose faith in yourself. This situation does not define you. Dream BIG - you can achieve anything you set your mind to. I believe in you and I believe in the power of your future!
Love,
Laura
REMEMBER:
- It's not your fault! Things happen that are out of your control, but that does not mean it happened because of you.
- Set S.M.A.R.T. goals.
S-Specific, M-Measurable, A-Attainable, R-Realistic, T-Timely - Seek positive role models. Positive role models make good choices, they think out loud, they apologize and admit mistakes when necessary, they follow through with what they said they would do, they show respect to others, they are confident in who you are.
- You are not alone. Nationwide, there are more than 2 million children who have parents in prison.
